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Rabat – Germany’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock reconfirmed on Thursday that Germany considers Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara region as a good foundation for a solution accepted by all parties to the conflict.
In a joint declaration, released at the end of her talk with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, Baerbock said that her country “considers the autonomy plan presented in 2007 as a serious and credible effort.”
The minister reiterated Germany’s support for “the process led by the United Nations for a political solution that is realistic, pragmatic, lasting, and mutually acceptable to the parties.”
Reaffirming their commitment to UN Security Council Resolution 2602, the two ministers noted the exclusivity of the UN in the political process to find a compromise-based, realistic solution.
The joint statement also reiterated the two countries’ support for MINURSO and praised the efforts of Staffan de Mistura, who serves as the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations on this dossier.
Also on Thursday, The European Union reiterated its position supporting the UN-led process to find a solution in the region, highlighting Morocco’s “serious and credible efforts.”
During the two ministers’ meeting, the German side additionally congratulated Morocco on the reforms made under King Mohammed VI, adding that they led to a “more open and dynamic society and economy.”
The statement particularly noted Morocco’s New Development Model, as well as the country’s regional efforts to strengthen the unity of the Maghreb region.
For the two ministers, a strong union and cooperation between the countries of the region could play a vital role in achieving peace and stability.
In a communique released prior to the German minister’s visit, Baerbock described Morocco as Europe’s closest neighbor to the south and praised the kingdom’s efforts in the field of renewables.
“Morocco is perfectly placed to become an important strategic pillar in the European energy transition,” she said.
